C/AV and Smart Mobility — Stream 1
At a glance
- 100% of project cost
- Open Date : September 07, 2022
- Closing date : February 09, 2023
- Construction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Overview
Eligibility criteria
The R&D Partnership Fund – C/AV and Smart Mobility – Stream 1 Program supports projects related to the development, testing, validation, and demonstration of connected and autonomous vehicle (C/AV) and smart mobility technologies. Eligible applicants include Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) with operations in Ontario.
- Applicants must be Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with fewer than 500 global, full-time employees.
- Applicants are required to have operations in Ontario and carry out their project in Ontario.
- Eligible partners include SMEs, National and multinational enterprises, academic institutions, municipalities, indigenous communities, not-for-profit organizations representing industry, Crown Corporations, and Transit Authorities.
- Projects should be at Technology Readiness Level 3-9 and focus on technology proof-of-concept development, demonstration, product/service validation, testing, and piloting.
Who is eligible
Eligible Applicants for this grant must be Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) with fewer than 500 global, full-time employees, operating in Ontario.
- Small and medium enterprises (SMEs)
- National and multinational enterprises (NEs and MNEs)
- Academic institutions (as clients only)
- Municipalities
- Indigenous communities
- Not-for-profit organizations representing industry
- Crown Corporations
- Transit Authorities
Who is not eligible
There are certain types of companies that are not eligible for this grant.
- Companies with more than 500 global, full-time employees
Eligible expenses
There are eligible expenses for this grant. Eligible expenses may include but are not limited to:
- Salaries for project team members
- Consultant fees related to the project
- Travel and accommodation costs directly related to the project
- Costs associated with prototype development and testing
- Costs for acquiring materials and technology needed for the project
Eligible projects & activities
Eligible projects for the R&D Partnership Fund – Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (C/AV) and Smart Mobility: Stream 1 grant include technology proof-of-concept development, demonstration, product/service validation, testing, and piloting. Projects should focus on connected and autonomous vehicle technologies, smart mobility solutions, transportation infrastructure, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).
- Technology proof-of-concept development
- Demonstration of products/services
- Validation of technologies
- Testing of new solutions
- Piloting innovative approaches
Evaluation & selection criteria
The evaluation and selection criteria for this grant include:
- Alignment with program objectives and priorities
- Demonstration of commercial potential and innovation
- Collaboration and partnerships with relevant entities
- Societal impact and contribution to transportation improvement
- Technical feasibility and readiness level of the project
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the client intake form to begin the EOI application process.
- Step 2: An OCI Business Development Manager will contact you to discuss the opportunity and assist you.
- Step 3: Your OCI BD will maintain oversight responsibility for the OCI components of any approved project.
- Step 4: Ensure all required reference documentation is available and reviewed.
- Step 5: Submit the Full Proposal for the R&D Partnership Fund - C/AV and Smart Mobility - Stream 1 program.
